How are Green Apple Garden and Manzanitas related? What is Apple Playschools?
Green Apple Garden and Manzanitas were both founded by our Executive Director, Kate VanHorn, in September 2011. Both programs started out in the same building, but with the large demand for playschool, and unique mission and vision of each program, Manzanitas moved to its own location in April 2012. Apple Playschools is the umbrella name used to refer to both programs at once. Children are able to share time between the programs if requested. Apple Playschools shares in administration, family and staff policies, and occasionally substitute teachers.
What ages do you serve?
Green Apple Garden offers care for children ages 6 months through 2.5 years at our Lower School (2664 Miller Road) and 3-6 years at our Upper School (511 Miller Road).
What scheduling options are available?
We offer flexible scheduling at a minimum of two half days per week. Families are encouraged to inquire as soon as possible in order to secure their child's space in their "Family Group", a six-month age span of children with a Primary Teacher.
What type of curriculum do you use?
At Green Apple Garden we believe that play is the fundamental work of childhood. We honor children’s needs and interests by using an emergent curriculum, that has four major components: Environmental Education, Social-Emotional Learning, Process Art and Anti-Bias Education.
As a Reggio-Inspired program, we also believe that the Learning Environment, is a “Third Teacher”. Our spaces are intentionally designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity and compassion.
What is the enrollment process?
Families are invited to come for a tour, and then submit their interest in writing to begin the enrollment process. Families who are interested but unable to visit, maybe placed on the waiting list until they are able to arrange a tour. If you would like to schedule a tour, or have additional questions, please email us at Greenapplegarden@appleplayschools.org.
Green Apple Garden and Manzanitas were both founded by our Executive Director, Kate VanHorn, in September 2011. Both programs started out in the same building, but with the large demand for playschool, and unique mission and vision of each program, Manzanitas moved to its own location in April 2012. Apple Playschools is the umbrella name used to refer to both programs at once. Children are able to share time between the programs if requested. Apple Playschools shares in administration, family and staff policies, and occasionally substitute teachers.
What ages do you serve?
Green Apple Garden offers care for children ages 6 months through 2.5 years at our Lower School (2664 Miller Road) and 3-6 years at our Upper School (511 Miller Road).
What scheduling options are available?
We offer flexible scheduling at a minimum of two half days per week. Families are encouraged to inquire as soon as possible in order to secure their child's space in their "Family Group", a six-month age span of children with a Primary Teacher.
What type of curriculum do you use?
At Green Apple Garden we believe that play is the fundamental work of childhood. We honor children’s needs and interests by using an emergent curriculum, that has four major components: Environmental Education, Social-Emotional Learning, Process Art and Anti-Bias Education.
As a Reggio-Inspired program, we also believe that the Learning Environment, is a “Third Teacher”. Our spaces are intentionally designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity and compassion.
What is the enrollment process?
Families are invited to come for a tour, and then submit their interest in writing to begin the enrollment process. Families who are interested but unable to visit, maybe placed on the waiting list until they are able to arrange a tour. If you would like to schedule a tour, or have additional questions, please email us at Greenapplegarden@appleplayschools.org.
